The app may not permit you to end your ride if the vehicle(s) are in a prohibited area
. You may incur fines if you or your guests abandon your vehicle(s) in these areas. Once you're done riding, you must end your ride via the app and receive confirmation.
How are Lime bikes charged?
Because Lime scooters are electric, they need to be charged regularly – and that's where you come in. Lime employs
contract scooter chargers, whom they call “juicers”, to pick scooters up off the streets and charge them every night after 9:00 p.m.
Are Lime bikes free?
Our Ride to Recovery initiative, active in cities across the country,
provides free scooter or bike rides to vaccine appointments
. Through Ride to Recovery, our aim is to reduce transportation barriers to getting vaccinated, while providing a safe, sustainable and socially-distanced option to riders.
How fast do Lime bikes go?
Q: Are there electric LimeBikes (Lime-E)?
The electric motor for these bikes automatically kicks in gradually as you pedal, and gives you a boost when going up hills. The bike's top speed is
14.8 mph
, and the average speed is 12 mph.
What time do Lime bikes turn off?
When do Lime and Bird scooters turn off? Technically, Bird and Lime scooters don't “turn off.” However, at
9 p.m.
, all scooters with non-low batteries — at least 90% charged — become “harvestable” (eligible for chargers to pick up).
Does Lime give you free chargers?
When you sign up, Lime typically gives you the chargers to charge three scooters at a time
. Once you have worked as a Juicer for a while, they will provide a total of 10 chargers.
What does the red area on Lime mean?
Lime.
There are certain zones that may restrict where you can ride, your speed or the ability to end your ride
. These Ride Zones appear as shaded areas outlined in red on the map in the Lime app to help you comply with local regulations. No Locking Zones: You cannot end or pause your ride in this zone.
Do Lime bikes have helmets?
Do I have to wear a helmet when riding a Lime electric bike?
Yes, helmets will be provided with the bikes
.
How does Lime bikes work UK?
To get started, riders can
locate the nearest Lime-E in-app and scan the QR code when they're ready to unlock the bike
. Ending the ride is as easy as locking the rear wheel and parking safely out of the way of pedestrian traffic. Lime e-assist bikes start at just £1 to unlock and 15p per minute to ride.
How do I unlock my Lime bike for free?
- Download the app.
- Create your Lime account.
- Enter your credit or debit card information.
- Enter a promo code: LIME5RESPECT.
- View the Lime map to determine where the nearest scooter or electric bike is.
- Go to the area and locate the scooter.
- Unlock the Lime by tapping the “SCAN TO RIDE”
Are Lime bikes electric?
How does Lime-E get charged?
Our Lime-E electric assist bikes are equipped with locking, swappable battery packs that we monitor and charge remotely
, then replace when they're in need of a little juice.
How much is a lime bike worth?
The cost of each Lime Access rental option is as follows: Lime-S and Lime-E: 50 cents to unlock, 7 cents per minute. LimeBike:
5 cents for every 30 minutes
.
How do you accelerate on a lime bike?
Place one foot firmly on the baseboard. Use your other foot to push off against the ground a few times. Once you've gained some speed,
press down on the throttle near your right thumb to accelerate
.
Does Lime still have bikes?
The company dropped the “bike” from its name and started phasing out its bikes in 2019. But the following year,
Lime acquired bike-share company Jump from Uber, and suddenly, bikes were back on the menu
.
Is Lime or Bird better?
Honestly, it depends on what you're looking for.
If the ride's feel is important to you, Birds are worth the extra $. 05 a minute
. But if you're looking for convenience and accessibility, Limes are the way to go.
Which scooter is fastest Bird or Lime?
How fast do Bird and Lime scooters go? The scooters for both brands will zoom up to about
15 mph
. Birds scooters can travel about 15 miles on a single charge, while Lime scooters can go about 20 miles.
Can you ride a Bird with two people?
Can I start a Bird Ride for another person? Bird is better together.
In select cities, after you start your own ride, you'll have the ability to unlock multiple Birds for additional riders, even those who do not have the Bird app
. Remember, only one person per Bird!
Are limes profitable?
Shared micromobility operator Lime is
on track for third quarter adjusted EBITDA profitability
, marking this as the second profitable quarter in the company's history, according to CEO Wayne Ting.
How long does a Lime scooter battery last?
The battery should last
30 miles
—a 20 percent improvement—and sits under the rider's feet instead of in the stem, for improved stability.
What does P mean in Lime app?
The lime icons are bikes and the u-locks are
designated parking areas
. Enjoy your ride!
Why does Lime say no riding?
Make sure that you have your Bluetooth enabled so that rides can get started without issue. If you are having difficulties scanning the QR code or get an error message, try these troubleshooting steps:
QR Code is damaged/unreadable
: You can enter the plate number from the vehicle on the app to start your ride.
Is it easy to ride a Lime scooter?
Riding an electric scooter is not hard at all
. It only takes a few minutes to learn the basics, and then riding is almost effortless. For most people, it's even easier than riding a bike.
Can I ride a lime bike without a helmet?
On the bikes we've found
they didn't come equipped with a helmet, leaving it up to the rider to take the risk of a fine, or worse
. Lime says some of their bikes have helmets attached, and they advise all riders to follow the law.
What electric bikes do Lime use?
- Lime-S Ninebot ES4, made by Segway with extra battery attached on to the Main Pole.
- Lime-S Generation 2.
- Lime-S Generation 3, designed in-house by Lime.
- Lime-S Generation 4, designed in-house by Lime.
